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CX57 ADV

2007 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,000 mi
Last recorded207,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 ADV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 207,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 206,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to low oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 198,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 198,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 193,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 188,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 172,110 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 172,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 161,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 154,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2018 152,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one broken in (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 149,526 miles

underside of vehicle concealed by panels allowing limited inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 135,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emissions too low to get a reading

front tyres wearing on inner edge

signs of oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 127,628 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emissions too low to get a reading

front brake discs scored

front brake pads look low

front tyres wearing on inner edge

signs of oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 106,058 miles

offside rear handbrake recording low effort

Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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CX57 ADV is a 2007 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX57 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX57 ADV registered?

CX57 ADV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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